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The State of Mississippi is seeking proposals from manufacturers for a nonexclusive state contract focusing on products produced within Mississippi using recycled materials. The procurement, issued under RFx 3130002042, invites Mississippi-based manufacturers to submit electronic proposals through the state's e-procurement system (MAGIC) by December 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST. Eligible manufacturers must provide a comprehensive price list with discounts off their manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), with pricing remaining firm for a 12-month contract period from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Key requirements include submitting current price lists, demonstrating competitive pricing comparable to GSA and large volume commercial customer rates, and assuming responsibility for all freight and shipping costs on an F.O.B. Destination basis. The contract will be available to all state agencies, boards, commissions, departments, institutions, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other political subdivisions authorized to purchase under Mississippi procurement regulations.

The opportunity is specifically reserved for Mississippi-based manufacturers that produce goods using recycled materials, with a focus on supporting local manufacturing and sustainable production practices. Vendors must be registered in the e-procurement system, maintain current profile information including W9 documentation, and comply with E-Verify requirements for employee status verification. Minority vendor status will be tracked, and vendors can add or delete items only once during the contract period, during a designated addendum period from July 1 through July 15. Manufacturers currently holding state contracts must submit a purchase summary covering sales from March 1, 2024, forward, with a warning that lack of sales activity under $25,000 for two consecutive years will result in contract rejection for two years. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract allows for purchases by state and local entities, with provisions for obtaining competitive quotes for purchases exceeding $75,000. The state retains the right to cancel the agreement with 30 days' written notice, and contractors understand that they are entering into a multiple source of supply agreement with no quantity guarantees.